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My research focuses on the fascinating intersection of the vaginal microbiome and Herpes Simplex virology. Specifically, I am investigating how Lactobacillus-dominated communities in the vaginal ...

The simple yet effective molecular machinery of viruses can cause devastating disease, but it also offers critical clues about the fundamental principles that govern all life, says Shira ...

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Microglia — immune cells in the brain and spinal cord — play crucial roles in keeping the brain healthy, including helping ...

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